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Provides emergency medication assistance, support groups, epilepsy self-management, patient education, consultations, referrals to community supports, seizure response dog assistance, scholarships, and other services.

Offers support that can be awarded to two year and four year universities, post secondary technical and trade schools, and limited funding for graduate studies.

AMVETS implements programs for and advocates on behalf of veterans and their families. A network of AMVETS National Service Officers (NSOs) are stationed at VA regional offices and medical centers and provide information, counseling and claims assistance to all veterans and their dependants in matters concerning education, disability compensation, employment, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension and other benefits. Annually awards scholarships to veterans and their dependents. Also conducts programs to teach children about American heritage, civics and citizenship. Pennsylvania AMVETS CODE Career Center provides asset assessment, resume writing assistance, interview skills training, and exploration into education, training, licensing, and certification opportunities.

Provides interest free loans to Lancaster County residents attending an accredited institution of post-secondary education full-time and who demonstrate financial need. Applications must be submitted by the last Friday in April. Repayment begins 6 months after graduation or withdrawal from school and continues until loan amount is satisfied.

Offers support to meet the educational needs of students through scholarships.

Provides off and on-campus employment including gardening, tour guides, secretarial, maintenance, and certain high-tech scientific and engineering jobs.

Provides need-based, partial scholarships through a random lottery hosted in December and March.

Provides annual financial scholarships to high school graduates going on to college and training programs.

Provides support for local patients and their families with services that include: comfort gift bags to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer; gift cards for meals after surgery; grants to help with medical, travel, and living expenses; house cleaning for stage 4 members; health lifestyle programs; holiday presents; online peer to peer support; and college scholarships for children affected.

Offers a number of scholarships annually to students who are interested in post-secondary training to prepare for a career in the tool, die and manufacturing industry. Promotes workforce development through K to 12th grade programming.

Offers a variety of art classes and art programs for adults and kids. Scholarships for students in available based on financial need.

Provides funding to medical students with a strong connection to Lancaster County, who demonstrate academic achievement, motivation and leadership, show an interest in meeting societal needs and share a desire to potentially serve Lancaster County residents as a future physician

Provides up to $1,500 in financial aid per year for expenses related to attending college, trade school or other specialized training to gain employment.

Provides grants to non-traditional students to further their education. Grant amounts depend on financial need and availability of funds.

Provides scholarships for non-traditional students and supports other nonprofit organizations working to advance the status of women.

Offers support for the development of healthy individuals, families, and communities by promoting self-sufficiency, hard work, and generosity.

AMVETS implements programs for and advocates on behalf of veterans and their families. AMVETS National Service Officers (NSOs) are stationed at VA regional offices and medical centers and provide information, counseling and claims assistance to all veterans and their dependents in matters concerning education, disability compensation, employment, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension and other benefits. Annually awards scholarships to veterans and their dependents. Automobile donations are accepted through the national office.

Offers funding for Philadelphia high school students who identify as female. Funds can be used for high school tuition at a parochial or independent high school, or extracurricular activities if the student is attending a public or charter high school.

Offers active Military and Veterans enrollment in on campus or online degree programs at Duquesne. Veteran Services include: Duquesne University participates in the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible veterans can receive a tuition waiver from Duquesne. Combined with additional financial assistance from the VA, this allows veterans (and in some cases family members) to study tuition-free as an undergraduate or graduate student.

Business and professional leaders united who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Focus on giving of themselves in both time and talent. Through annual fundraisers the organization supports many local non-profits. Meetings are held regularly. New membership submissions welcome and encouraged.

Provides scholarships for higher education to high school students. Scholarships may be used at two-year and four-year colleges and nursing, business, and vocational schools. The number of scholarships and the amount varies yearly depending on fund-raising activities.

Provides and facilitates adult education and workforce training opportunities. Programs such as: GED or HiSET preparation classes; Adult Basic Education Classes; basic computer classes; workforce skill classes; and the opportunity to earn a college degree. Provides financial assistance for work-skills related classes for those with a financial need, and also makes available adult college scholarships. Hi-Ed also hosts Pennsylvania CareerLink services.

Offers information and referral, legislative advocacy, and training for families caring for foster, adoptive, or kinship children. Also raises funds to provide extras and scholarships for foster children and children adopted from foster care.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) provides military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy necessary to succeed in higher education and following graduation.